Bird-Eating Spiders

By James E. Gerholdt

The world's biggest spider is a bird-eater This book introduces young readers to bird-eating spiders. Students will learn about the sizes, behaviors, habits, dietary needs, methods of defense, anatomy, and colors of different bird-eating spiders. Reproduction and spiderling development are also introduced. A diagram of a spider's body aids readers in indentifying anatomical features. Threats to the spiders and their habitat including predators and humans are covered. Readers will also learn where the spiders build their unique homes. A distribution map shows where bird-eating spiders are found, so the young arachnologist can be on the lookout for a specimen to observe. Full-color photos allow close observation without travel or fear of a bite Glossary words in bold, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement easy-to-read text. These books are ideal for research reports and general reading. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1562395076
• ISBN13: 9781562395070
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Abdo Publishing Company
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6

Customer Reviews

ARACHNAPHOBICS BEWARE!

Want to talk your kids into reading books instead of playing video games?..Tell them that SPIDERS EAT BIRDS!...Yikes! I would'nt want to run into one of these in a dark alley! This book is great. Its very educational for your young ones and it's pictures will capture the attention of even the crustiest arachnaphobics.The book is well laden with great photos and informative explanations put in a way that is easy to digest for virtually all ages. Oh yeah, it also makes a very eye-catching addition to those books and mags on your coffee table so go check it out.